Sawing, Broaching & Filing

Sawing, Broaching, & Filing introduces machining processes that use groups or rows of cutting teeth to remove material in a controlled manner. Though simpler than milling or turning, these methods are important for rough cutting, shaping, or finishing parts. Sawing is commonly used for separating material quickly, while broaching uses a series of progressively larger teeth to create detailed shapes like keyways or splines in a single pass. Filing, often done by hand, allows for fine adjustments and surface smoothing. Together, these processes expand the range of tools available for precision shaping and preparation in the machine shop.

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